At Cass County Public Health, we are here to keep the community, families, adults, and children in our area on a healthy path. Read below to find out about our programs, and for more information, please contact:

Car Seat InstallationOur Child Passenger Safety Technicians will inspect and help you install your child’s car seat to make sure it is safe. Car seat checks are offered during special events and by appointment.

ImmunizationsChildhood immunizations for uninsured and underinsured children. Call (712) 250-8122 for more information.

Lead Poisoning PreventionBlood lead testing and follow-up for children (no charge) and information about reducing the risk for lead poisoning.

Parents as TeachersHome visiting program for parents who are pregnant or have children up to kindergarten entry. Child developmental screenings, parenting education, car seat installation instruction, and group connections provided as part of the program.

Family PlanningExams, pregnancy testing, birth control, and STD testing for males and females. Services offered on a sliding fee scale.

Maternal HealthEducation, screenings, and referrals for a healthy pregnancy provided in trimester visits.

Volunteer ProgramCoordination of community volunteers to provide transportation, companionship, errands and more with the goal to improve quality of life. Trained Volunteers also assist Medicare-eligible residents with information about Medicare insurance questions.

A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. It includes 8 two-hour sessions for a small group of 8-12 participants led by a trained facilitator.

For Our Communities

Community Health Needs Assessment & Health Improvement PlanningAgency leads effort to complete a community health needs assessment every 5 years. From t he needs assessment, a health improvement plan for the county is developed in collaboration with other agencies to make improvements in the health of area residents.

Public Health Emergency PreparednessAssistance to communities, businesses, and individuals to increase preparedness efforts.

A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes. While emergency responders will arrive as quickly as possible, bystanders are almost always there first. In the case of disaster and high-casualty incidents, emergency services are often spread thin. This is where Stop The Bleed comes in to play. This free training program will teach you how to stop severe bleeding.

Stop the BleedA person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes. While emergency responders will arrive as quickly as possible, bystanders are almost always there first. In the case of disaster and high-casualty incidents, emergency services are often spread thin. This is where Stop The Bleed comes in to play. This free training program will teach you how to stop severe bleeding.